Zunairah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 398 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Zunairah, you're looking at a name that fewer than 398 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Zunairah a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
In the most recent SSA release, Zunairah ranks #6143 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Zunairah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'flower' or 'small flower,' with some sources linking it to a type of flower found in Paradise in Islamic tradition. Zunairah was also the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad — an enslaved woman from Persia who converted to Islam and was tortured for her faith before being freed.
The name carries both floral beauty and the historical memory of an early Muslim woman of remarkable courage. It is used across Muslim communities worldwide as both a floral and faith-honoring name.
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In the American context, Zunairah is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2006–2024). Its Arabic roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Zunairah is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #6143), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zunairah has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 110 | #5801 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 244 | #5760 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 44 | #11017 | — |
The Story of Zunairah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Zunairah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Zunairah are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Zunairah?
Only about 1 in every 180,000 babies born in 2024 was named Zunairah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 244 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Zunairah by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Zunairah per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 | #6143 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5544 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6701 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5743 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4876 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4338 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5451 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8295 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4844 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6448 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4889 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5316 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6573 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5062 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6381 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9377 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9471 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11624 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13596 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024